How to add music to my powerpoint

Question

Hi - I have downloaded the apple music app to my desktop, I have selected download on the specific song I want - I can access said song on my desktop however when I go to my power point and click add audio and go into my music folder - there is no music there to select. Unsure where the download is being saved or how I can add it to my power point. Thank you for your help.

Answer 1

Here is Microsoft's page about audio (and video) formats that are compatible with PowerPoint: Video and audio file formats supported in PowerPoint. Please check that your downloaded file is in a compatible format.

Answer 2

PowerPoint can only insert audio files that exist as regular files on the computer (for example .mp3, .wav, .m4a). Apple Music tracks are usually stored in a protected streaming format and do not appear as normal audio files in the Music folder, so they cannot be added directly.

To add music that PowerPoint can use:

1. Ensure the audio is saved as a standard audio file on the PC (for example an .mp3 file in the Music or Downloads folder). This usually means obtaining the track from a source that provides a downloadable audio file, not a streaming-only service.
2. In PowerPoint, open the slide where the music should start.
3. On the Insert tab, select Media > Audio > Audio on My PC.
4. Browse to the folder where the audio file is stored, select it, and choose Insert.
5. Select the audio icon on the slide, go to the Playback tab, and choose options such as Play in Background or Play Across Slides if the music should continue while presenting.

If the song does not appear in the file picker, it is not available as a standard audio file. In that case, it must be obtained in a compatible, unprotected audio format and saved to a known folder before it can be inserted.

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References:

• Play music across multiple slides in your slide show in PowerPoint
• Add media to a slide in PowerPoint